First-Gen+ Center

Ann Michelle Garner

Title: (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF

Undergraduate Degree B.A. Government, University of Virginia
Graduate Degree MA Interdisciplinary Studies (Counseling), George Mason University
Ask me about….. Graduate school applications, internship and job searching, networking, finding a mentor
Interests and Hobbies acoustic guitar, ice skating, reading, photography

Amy Snyder

Title: (she/her/hers)
Director of Staff Experience
University Life

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF

Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Science; Communications with a specialization in Public Relations; Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Degree M.Ed. Counseling and Educational Leadership (student affairs); Clemson University
 Other identities beyond being first Gen. Dual citizenship: United Kingdom
Interests and Hobbies Reading, cooking, binge watching British shows

Amanda Jenkins

Title: (she/her/hers)
Administrative Assistant
Student and Academic Affairs

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF

Undergraduate Degree BA in Education from Berea College
Graduate Degree MA in Education from Eastern Kentucky University
Other Identities Proud Appalachian
Interests and Hobbies Reading paranormal fantasy, going to concerts and travel

Amanda Davis

Title: (she/her/hers)
Clinical Practice Specialist

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF

Undergraduate Degree BA in International Relations – University of Southern California (USC)
BS in Teaching – Drake University
Ask me about….. paying your own way
Interests and Hobbies reading, hiking, spending time with family, art

Rommel Aguilar

Title: Assistant Director
(he/him/él)

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF, Professional Faculty & Staff

“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.”
– César Chávez
Contact Rommel at 703-993-2700 or e-mail: firstgen@gmu.edu with the text “Attn: Rommel” in the subject line.

Nakia Waters

Title: Assistant Director (she/her/hers)

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF, Professional Faculty & Staff

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.”

– William James

Contact Nakia at 703-993-2700 or e-mail: firstgen@gmu.edu with the text “Attn: Nakia” in the subject line.